Blood and Bone, Wood and Brass

Hunter finds herself bloody-mouthed next to two corpses in an unfamiliar place, stripped to her undergarments, and missing a chunk of her memories beginning with the time she was supposed to begin her apprenticeship to famous dark magician Franklin. Exploration of her surroundings yields further mysteries: She finds a military uniform and sword—are they hers? A beacon spell broadcasts her location—did she cast it in hopes of rescue, or did her captors in case of her escape? And her necklace bears a lover’s charm—since when does she have a lover?